A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Motorists are urged to be prepared for snow-covered roads, limited visibility and to use caution while driving.

Clearing, cold and windy conditions are expected Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning just before 4 a.m. Tuesday. It goes into effect at midnight until 10 a.m. Wednesday.

The freeze warning affects the Piedmont and foothills of northeast Georgia and South Carolina, as well as the southern foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina.

Low temperatures of 20 to 27 degrees are expected overnight.

Freezing temperatures may kill tender vegetation.

A hard freeze could kill certain agricultural crops.

Precautions will be necessary to protect vulnerable plants.

By Wednesday, things will warm up under sunny but windy skies, with highs of 42 to 52 degrees.